"Oro" The Deity no woman ever sets her eyes on

On Tuesday, I got a call from my mum, telling me, I had to get home before six pm, as there has been information that the "Oro" deity was coming out. Things is we got a new King at my end after such a long battle and according to the Yoruba tradition, the Oro deity must come out. Sharply I carried my bag and rushed straight home. By 5.30pm, the streets were deserted, window blinds were pulled down

"Oro" is a deity that the woman never sets are eyes on, anyone who sees it never live to tell the tales, as she would be the sacrificial lamb. It is a revered deity, even a man who is not strong enough, he could also be used as a sacrificial lamb. Sacrificial Lambs are needed for make rituals for the coronation of the King.

'Lara A

6 comments:

Blogger must be acting up. You suddenly stopped showing up on my blogroller. So, went through the posts I missed. Maya's poem is one of my favorites. She's extrodinary. And, Girl, you look terrific in green. Definitely your color!!! If I hadn't lived in Africa I wouldn't understand Oro's visit.